News and Updates

El Niño Threats in Zimbabwe and the Stakes for WASH

El Niño Threats in Zimbabwe and the Stakes for WASHEl Niño-driven weather patterns pose a severe threat to Zimbabwe, historically triggering prolonged dry spells, severe droughts, and widespread water scarcity.For the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)...
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When Cleaning a Water Tank Becomes a Community Issue!

A recent reservoir-cleaning notice in Harare raises a bigger question on how to manage water after it leaves the tank?Reservoir and water-tank cleaning is an essential part of protecting water quality. Over time, sediments, biofilms and other materials ca...
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Back to Campus: IWSD Reopens Physical Classes for In-Demand Water & Sanitation Programmes

The corridors and lecture rooms at the Institute of Water and Sanitation Development (IWSD) are once again buzzing with activity as physical, face-to-face classes officially open for a range of technical, vocational, and professional programs. This return...
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Treatment Plant Supervisors at the Frontline: Building Climate-Resilient Leadership in Water & Waste Management.

When we talk about climate change, our minds often turn to droughts, floods, or rising temperatures. But behind every treatment plant, landfill, and wastewater facility stands a group of people who quietly carry the weight of keeping systems running—and t...
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